Thread: My 1st DIY build
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06-03-2014 #1
Hi everyone, after lurking on here for a short while, its time to bite the bullet and get something done about it.
My initial thoughts are to use mdf to make up the framework. Then once I have worked out all the sizes, got it working, made mistakes, and fixed them, I'll stiffen it all up by repalcing the mdf with aluminium/steel plate.
Ideally I want it to be able to cut softwoods, plastics and maybe rarely aluminium. With a bed size of around 700 x 700 x 100.
My first ideas were to use supported rails on X and Y with round rail on Z. Im also torn between leadscrews or ballscrews. Is the extra cash worth it?
Im not after anything that can cut in miles/min, but I also dont think the neighbours will appreciate it being run 24hrs a day.
Not thought about the electrics/motion side of it yet, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
This weekend's task is to come up with a design as a starting point. Im quite lucky to have access to solidworks (albeit only basic knowledge).
Qwertyjon
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